Hola Familia!!
This week has been another
good one, suprise suprise I know. I like everything about the MTC, and I
can';t believe I only have 2 more weeks left. At the same time I am
really excited to be able to plan my own meal times. Thanks Jannae for
helping mom out with the blog. And GOODLUCK Dan Man, teach that High
jump bar who is boss.
I guess I will just jump in, This week again was a
great one for learning. I time and time again learned, and was humbled
by my Heavenly Father. SOunds like life is going good back home, it is
weird that Dan is almost graduated. Congrats Dan Man, if i don't get a
letter sent out next week. Love you buddy. As of right now my mission
assignment hasn't changed. i will probably be out in the misison field
for a transfer before I find out what mission will be my permanent home.
But i should be recieving my travel plans at the end of this week. I'm
really excited!!
Just a few thoughts from the week, we had a fireside with Elder
Eduardo Gavarett of the quorum of the 70 yesterday. Something his wife
said was great, first of all she spoke in English, Portugese, Spanish,
and French and then she said, what ever it is that is worrying you,
especially the language, "Don't Worry, only Believe". And all i know is
that if people can learn to speak English, I can learn to speak
Spanish. He talked a lot about focusing on the things in our mission,
focus on study, focus on people. After when talking about it, an Hermana
made the comment, "Just remeber that we wear two names on our badges,
and neither of them belong to just us. We represent our family and
Jesus Christ." I think that is way cool, I love how when we devote our
time to the Lord he will call us his servants and use us for good. I
also have gained a testimony of turning to my savior Jesus Christ. I was
always trying to explain why we couldn't call our parents of why we
could only write letter, or now email, and now I know. By doing this we
have few people we can turn to in those times of need. My companion and
my Savior Jesus Christ. Heavenly Father is always just a prayer away and
willing to help as soon as you ask for it. I have spent more time on my
knees here than I probably have in my whole life. And that is a great
thing. Elder Gavarett also said, in this life, the test is always the
same, are we willing to yield our hearts to the Lord. And i know that
yes i am, cause he knows the people i will teach way more than i do.
So one of my inverstigators, Jose reminds me a lot of
Dad, he is hard working, cares about and for his family, and just a good
guy. Well right now he is struggling cause he is out of work becuase he
got a bowl of hot sugar bumped into him and got burns all down his
legs. What are the odds right? I was able to share your experience about
the burns on the legs and it was cool, because it began to open him up
to our message.
Our other investigator, Lindsey is strong catholic so
we were visiting with her as a friend and we were able to build a good
enough foundation with her that she began to ask us questions. The one
she asked us was, "why do you go around and visit with people, even
though i didn't want to hear your message you sat and talked with me. i
then explained to her that my purpose on a mission was to act as Jesus
would, to follow in his footsteps, and Jesus would want to visit with
everyone and leanr about them. and that we wanted to help people come to
know Christ. Lets just say the only way that came out like that in
Spanish had to be with help from the Spirit, after that she opened up to
us about her belief in God and are better able to figure out how to
help her. It is seriously the coolest thing. President David O. McKay
said " What you sincerley in your heart think of Christ will influence
your actions." i know this is true. People can see the light and
happiness in your eyes and begin to look for it. Don't ever be afraid to
share who you are.
I also bore my testimony for the first time in Spanish
this week, it was maybe 30 seconds long, probably sound about how mine
did when i was five, but i did it. It was way fun. Testifying happens to
be one of the only things i know how to do in Spanish.
I didn't realize how much i knew until we were helping the younger
district plan a lesson. It was a relief to see the progress that is
being made.
We also got to hear friom Chad Lewis the football player on sunday.
He spoke of a lot but, what i really got from him was to not take for
granted any opportunities. During or after your misison and i am going
to strive to follow those words.
I love you all and pray for ya everyday!! Remember that you are a child of God and that the He loves you.
Con Amor,
Hermana Ray
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